Explore the Family Name Wawro
The meaning of Wawro
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Wawrzyniec, from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence), assimilated to the Polish word wawrzyn ‘laurel’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Wawro in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wawro has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Wawro was ranked 61,376th in popularity and this rank fell by about 7.48% to 65,964th in 2010. The number of people with the surname also saw a slight decrease from 306 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 1.96%. Notably, the proportion of individuals with the surname Wawro per 100k population reduced by roughly 9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #65,964 | -7.48% |
| Count | 306 | 300 | -1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wawro
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the surname Wawro identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 97.71% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. The number of Wawros identifying as Hispanic increased from zero in 2000 to represent 2.33% of the total in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 95.67% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |